Chocolate, Chestnut log (Bûche de Noël)

This divinity is also called Yule Log. Don’t ask me who started this tradition. All I know is that this is delicious!. Rolling cakes has always frightened me but over the years, I have learned that it’s not a hard thing to do. It’s actually satisfying to make, present to your guests with a drum-roll and, of course, devour the end result. This log is filled with a chocolate mousse and chestnuts soaked in brandy for that slightly boozy, festive edge.

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